Frederick Laws Radio script: "E. M. Forster: A Profile"

Frederick Laws Radio script: "E. M. Forster: A Profile", 1965-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Laws, Frederick
Title: Frederick Laws Radio script: "E. M. Forster: A Profile"
Dates: 1965-1970 (inclusive)
19651970
Quantity: 0.05 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Folder)
Collection Number: Cage 637 (collection)
Summary: This collection consists of two mimeographed transcripts (original and revised) of the radio broadcast, "E. M. Forster: A Profile,"first compiled and recorded August 11, 1965, and transmitted July 29, 1970.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Edward Morgan Forster (1879-1970) was an English novelist, and Bloomsbury Group member, who wrote five novels and several short stories throughout his career. He received his undergraduate education at Kings College, Cambridge, and was a frequent traveler to India, Egypt, and France.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of two mimeographed transcripts (original and revised) of a radio broadcast first compiled and recorded August 11, 1965, and transmitted July 29, 1970. The broadcast version includes commentary by William Plomer, Leonard Woolf, Professor Sprott, Patrick Wilkinson and Joe Ackerly, concerning the life and career of writer E. M. Forster. The radio program was compiled and narrated by Frederick Laws and produced and edited by Robert Pocock.

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Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Frederick Laws Radio script: "E. M. Forster: A Profile", 1965-1970 (Cage 637)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

This collection was purchased from dealer Bertram Rota in 1995.

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Subject Terms

Authors, English -- 20th century
Bloomsbury group
Radio addresses, debates, etc.
Radio programs -- England -- London

Personal Names

Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970
Laws, Frederick -- Archives

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Pocock, Robert (creator)
- Woolf, Leonard, 1880-1969 (creator)

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